OCR Law Paper 1 section B: Mens rea Complete Questions And Verified Answers.
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What is needed to prove mens rea? - correct answer The prosecution needs to prove that the defendant had a particular state of mind when the crime was committed.
How many components are there to form crimes? - correct answer ...
What is needed to prove mens rea? - correct answer The prosecution needs to
prove that the defendant had a particular state of mind when the crime was committed.
How many components are there to form crimes? - correct answer Two parts: actus
reus and mens rea
What must the prosecution prove to convict a person of a criminal offence? - correct answer
The prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime
What are the 2 kinds of mens rea? - correct answer Intention (Direct intention and
Indirect intention)
Subjective recklessness
In the case of Mohan (1976), what is the definition of direct intention? - correct answer
Direct intention is a decision to bring about a prohibited criminal consequence
What is the case of Mohan (1976)? - correct answer An example of Direct intention
and gave a definition of direct intent
When does direct intent occur? - correct answer Occurs where the consequence is
the defendants aim or purpose
What is indirect intention, often referred to as oblique intention? - correct answer
The defendant intended the act but not the consequence
What case is an example of indirect intention? - correct answer Woolin (1998)-
defendant was feeding his son, the baby choked on his food and the defendant lost his temper and
threw the baby towards the Pram. The baby hit the wall and suffered brain injuries from which he died.
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